Tenderoni
Kele
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Away, away, away, away Away, away, away, away Been running with the rude boys For much too, much too long You think you are one of them Every time that we kissed It seems you were holding back Don't be so quick to pull away Away, away, away, away I know you're thinking murder Driving in your father's car I will not let you disappear Not your fault, not your problem Not one to apologize If you want tough, I'll give you tough She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness T-E-N-D-E-R-O-N-I T-E-N-D-E-R-O-N-I You were born for greatness You were born for greatness You were born for greatness You were born for greatness You were born for greatness You were born for greatness You were born for greatness You were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness She said she was even more than this And you were born for greatness T-E-N-D-E-R-O-N-I T-E-N-D-E-R-O-N-I T-E-N-D-E-R-O-N-I T-E-N-D-E-R-O-N-I
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Written by: KELE OKEREKE, ALEX XXXCHANGE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Artist Background"Tenderoni" is a track by British indie artist Kele Okereke. He is more commonly known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist in the band Bloc Party.
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First Solo Effort"Tenderoni" was released as the first single for Kele's debut solo album, "The Boxer," marking his first venture into music production without his band.
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Release DateThe song was released to the public on June 14, 2010.
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Genre ClassificationCombining electronic and dance elements, "Tenderoni" differed vastly from Kele's previous Bloc Party work, which was primarily indie rock.
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Chart PerformanceIt did quite well commercially, reaching number six on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tenderoni," directed by Greko Sklavounos, features Kele dancing and singing on a lighted stage, while a group of dancers performs synchronized choreography.
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Critical ReceptionOverall, the song received positive reviews from critics, with many lauding Kele's successful transition into electronic music.
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DurationThe original version of "Tenderoni" runs for about 5 minutes.
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Song ManufactureThe track was produced by Alex Epton, who goes by the stage name XXXChange. Epton is known for his work with rap group Spank Rock.
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Songwriting"Tenderoni" was co-written by Kele Okereke and Alex Epton.
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Mixes and VersionsA handful of remixes of "Tenderoni" has been released, providing different versions for different audience preferences. This includes a radio edit that's around 3 minutes in duration.
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Album Success"The Boxer" album, where "Tenderoni" is found, peaked at #20 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Public PerformanceKele has performed "Tenderoni" live at numerous music festivals, including the Wireless Festival in London.
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InspirationsAccording to some interviews, Kele was inspired by house and electronic dance music while writing songs for "The Boxer," which is distinctly present in "Tenderoni."
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